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A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Patti
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Room
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
William
NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

3. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Jason
NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

4. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
miles
NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

5. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Tyler
NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sharon
NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
Room
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
James
NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

8. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sage
NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Dorothy
NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Yusuf
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Evgeny
NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Cheryl
NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Elisabeth
NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A reception area with a sign reading "The Centre Shop & Main Office," a reception desk, a fan, and a display of items on shelves.
A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

14. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Brandon
NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Bethlehem Centre
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

15. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Chris
NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Ralph
NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Brandon
NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

18. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Louie
NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

20. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
shu
NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
9.0
Wonderful
351 reviews
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A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,007 reviews
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A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
The Spot
8.2
Very good
866 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
7.8
Good
799 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
The Bluebird Motel
7.0
Good
852 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice little inn close to Departure Bay ferry"
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Buccaneer Inn
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Easy access, central location. Parking lot, lobby and rooms were clean. Wifi was excellent and continental breakfast was decent, scramble eggs would have been better than hard boil. I appreciate the fruits and muffins. Both coffee thermoses were a hassle to dispense, super slow. Overall was a pleasant stay that didn’t break the bank, and all the staff were friendly. Good job Travelodge Nanaimo!"
MICHAEL 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very relaxing and clean, the bed was very comfortable"
Nicolas 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Departure Bay Motel
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"No issues at this property"
Max 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, modern, like new. The guy from Ghana welcomed us, helped us with the luggage , he is a very nice person."
Andreea 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
The Spot
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean big and elegant room. A classic hotel which is very welcoming and good value for money"
Walid 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel

8/10 Good
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Tyler 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Bluebird Motel
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"
kieran 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

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7.8/10 (48 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Beach?
Departure Bay Beach is located in Nanaimo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Beach?
Inn On Long Lake is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a private beach and free breakfast. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Beach?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park.

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